Slimane’s “Toi” is a raw confession that turns a breakup into a cinematic tug-of-war between love and pride. One moment the couple is giving each other pleasure, the next they are tearing each other apart. The narrator admits his selfish mistakes, yet he cannot understand how the other person can walk away so casually. Each time he closes his eyes, it is still her that he sees, while the rest of the world fades into background noise.
At its core, the song captures the stubborn echo of an unfinished love story. The chorus repeats like an obsession: “C’est toi que je vois” – “It’s you I see.” No matter how much he wants to let go, tonight is not the night. The track reminds listeners of that bittersweet space where the heart refuses to move on, blending remorse, longing, and a touch of self-irony into a stirring French pop ballad.
Slimane Nebchi, known professionally as Slimane, is a celebrated French singer-songwriter born on October 13, 1989, in Montfermeil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. He gained widespread recognition after winning season 5 of The Voice: la plus belle voix, where he captivated audiences as part of Team Florent Pagny.
With a rich musical career starting in 2016, Slimane has released four studio albums, three of which have topped the French Albums Chart. His collaborations and solo works have led to over twenty-five entries on the French Singles Chart, including a number-one hit with "Bella ciao". Notably, Slimane represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with his song "Mon amour," achieving an impressive fourth place. His soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting continue to inspire fans of French music around the world.